When Community and Police Co-Create Culture

What does authentic community-police partnership look like in practice? And what steps can community members and police officers take to shift our culture?

This episode explores the attributes of genuine police-community partnerships, moving beyond traditional, patriarchal approaches to public safety. The hosts discuss how joint accountability, shared vision, and authentic relationships are crucial for creating healthy communities and fostering a sense of belonging. They also emphasize that true safety emerges when both police and citizens actively participate and take responsibility for their collective well-being. 

Topics that Chief Mike Butler, Dr. Carol Engel-Enright, and Kristin Daley explore in this episode: 

(1:18) Building Real Partnership

* How true public safety requires shared responsibility.

* The cultural overhaul needed inside departments before change can happen outside.

(10:11) The Power of Curiosity and Listening

* Using vulnerability and listening as tools for trust-building.

* How inviting community members into ownership transforms neighborhoods.

(27:17) Creating Points of Entry for Citizens

* How everyday people can get involved with police and city governance.

* The role of associations in driving community wellness.

(36:36) From Culture Shift to Cultural Leadership

* The role of trust and relationship repair in justice work.

Resources mentioned in this episode: 

* The Answer To How Is Yes, a book by Peter Block. 

This episode of Beyond the Bandaids is brought to you by Project PACT (Police And Community Together). Learn more about Project PACT by visiting https://projectpact.org/ 

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Connect with the co-hosts of Beyond the Bandaids:

Chief Mike Butler on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-butler-6b0b2587/ 

Dr. Carol Engel-Enright on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-engel-enright-97701a10/ 

Kristin Daley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-daley-23bb7b26b/ 

The following three organizations—each committed to enhancing community well-being and policing integrity—joined forces to create Project PACT. 

Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP): https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/ 

New Blue: https://newblue.org/ 

The School of Statesmanship, Stewardship & Service (SOSSAS): https://sossas.org/ 

Beyond the Bandaids is dedicated to exploring how police officers, public safety professionals, community leaders, and community members can reconnect with their sense of purpose and inspire positive change in their local community.

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